Ateshgah of Baku, Fire temple in Surakhany, Baku, Azerbaijan
The pentagonal complex features a central altar surrounded by twenty-four cells arranged within stone walls topped with battlements.
The temple construction occurred between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with the central section completed in 1810 by merchant Kantchanagar.
The inner walls contain Sanskrit and Persian inscriptions dating from 1745, indicating the presence of Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian worshippers.
Located 30 kilometers from central Baku, the temple functions as a museum since 1975 and accepts visitors throughout the year.
The natural eternal flame that burned for centuries extinguished in 1969 due to gas exploitation but now operates through piped gas.
Location: Surakhany raion
Inception: 1745
Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school
Address: C285+9J4, Baku, Azerbaijan Baku
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +994124524407
Website: http://ateshgahtemple.az
GPS coordinates: 40.41556,50.00861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Azerbaijan combines contemporary architecture with ancient heritage. Baku showcases modern skyscrapers alongside medieval monuments in its fortified city. The landscapes include the Caucasus Mountains with traditional villages and ski resorts. The territory contains mud volcanoes in Gobustan, natural gas flames, and the Caspian Sea coast. Historical buildings, museums, and religious structures reflect the country's history through different periods.
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